12th International Symposium on Field Monitoring
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Geomechanics 2026, IIT Indore, INDIA
6th-10th August 2026
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The 12th International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (ISFMG 2026) invites researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to submit full paper showcasing cutting-edge advancements in field monitoring, geotechnical engineering, and instrumentation.
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 15 May 2026
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming symposium, which will be held in 2026 and will bring together leading experts in the field of geomechanics from around the world. The 12th ISFMG symposium provides a unique platform for sharing knowledge, experience, and new research findings in the area of geomechanics field monitoring.
The main theme of the symposium is "Advances in Field Monitoring for Geomechanics". The symposium will cover various aspects of geomechanics, including new developments in instrumentation, data acquisition and processing, and the application of monitoring techniques in geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering.
The symposium will also include keynote lectures, technical sessions, and poster presentations, providing ample opportunity for participants to learn from and engage with leading researchers and practitioners in the field.
We encourage all interested researchers, academics, and practitioners to join us at the 12th ISFMG symposium and contribute to the advancement of the field of geomechanics. We hope that you will find this website informative and useful in planning your participation in this exciting event.
| Details | Dates |
|---|---|
| 12th ISFMG | 06-10 Aug 2026 |
| Open for submission of abstracts | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Deadline for abstracts submission | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Notification of abstracts acceptance | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission of full paper starts | 09 Nov 2025 |
| Deadline of full paper submission | 15 May 2026 |
| Notification of paper acceptance | 01 Apr 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration | 06 Jun 2026 |
| Regular registration | 07 Jun - 05 Aug 2026 |
Resource Person: Dr. Minu Treesa Abraham, NGI Norway
Hands-on training by Jacobs.
Resource Person: Shaurya Rastogi, Campbell India
Hands-on session by Campbell.
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. 32 Minutes 16.9 Kilometres.
Indore Railway Station. 21 Minutes 6.9 Kilometres.
Venue is easily locatable on maps.
I Buses & City buses available on route. Monday-Sunday, from 6 AM – 9 PM
Advancing Geomechanics Through Innovative Field Monitoring
The International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (12th ISFMG) 2026 is a highly anticipated event that brings together experts in the field of geomechanics from all over the world. This symposium aims to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas related to geomechanics field monitoring.
| Convener | Convener | Organizing Secretary |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Neelima Satyam | Dr. Anil Joseph | Dr. A.P. Singh |
| Local Organizing Committee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prof. A.N. Patel | Mr. Anupam Bidasaria | Dr. Abhay Gupta |
| Mr. Govind Parchani | Mr. Kapil Bhalla | Mrs. Monika Dagliya |
| Dr. Raghvendra Singh | Prof. Satish Sharma | Dr. Sanjay Verma |
| Dr. Amit Sharma | Mr. Ravindra Gupta | Anil Joshi |
| Dr. Vandana Tare | Dr. Baadiga Ramu | |
| Technical Committee | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Minu Treesa Abraham | Dr. Kunal Gupta | Ritvick Bhalla |
| Shaurya Rastogi | ||
| Time | Session / Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Registration & Refreshment | Registration of delegates and participants at the main foyer. Light refreshments available. |
| 08:30–09:30 |
Opening Ceremony & Inaugural Addresses (Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Welcome Address: Prof. Neelima Satyam
(Convener, ISFMG 2026) Address by: Prof. Suhas Joshi (Director, IIT Indore) Address by: Mr. Anil Joseph (Chairman, Indian Geotechnical Society) Address by: Dr. Andrew Ridley (Chair, TC220, ISSMGE) Vote of Thanks: Convener, 12th ISFMG 2026 |
| 09:30–10:30 |
2nd Dunnicliff Honour Lecture (Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Speaker: Dr. (-Ing) Giorgio Pezzetti – Internationally recognized expert in geotechnical monitoring and instrumentation. |
| 10:30–10:45 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Inauguration | Short refreshment break followed by formal opening of the exhibition area. |
| 10:45–01:30 | Monitoring and Management of Geotechnical Assets |
Speaker 1: Roads & Embankments – Dr. Tiago
Gaspar Speaker 2: Tunnels – Mr. Jose Antonio Berrio Speaker 3: Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges – Prof Suresh Bhalla Speaker 4: Prof N.K. Samadhiya - "Development of Landslide Monitoring System for Himalayan Debris Slopes: Learnings from Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigations. " (IIT Roorkee) Speaker 5: Dr. Prateek Negi (NIT Calicut) Speaker 6: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marwan Alzaylaie (Dubai Development Authority) Speaker 7: Prof. Kaushik Bandyopadhyay (Jadavpur University) Q&A Session |
| 01:30–02:30 | Lunch & Networking | Venue: Carbon Building / Nearby Kiosks / Guest House dining areas. |
| 02:30–04:30 | Workshop 2: Geotechnical Instrumentation |
Resource Person: Shaurya Rastogi (Campbell
India) Hands-on session on data acquisition, field calibration, and monitoring integration. |
| 04:30–04:45 | Tea Break & Exhibition Viewing | Informal interaction over tea; exhibition area open for viewing |
| 04:45–05:30 | TC220 Committee Meeting (Closed Session) | Exclusive meeting for ISSMGE Technical Committee 220 members (by invitation only). |
| Time | Session / Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Opening Ceremony | |
| 09:30–10:30 | Keynote 1 (Location- Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Prof. Paolo Mazzanti – InSAR and Photomonitoring for Geohazard Monitoring: Present Trends and Future Perspectives |
| 10:30–10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Session 1 (Location- L01- LHC Building) |
Geohazard Monitoring using Remote Sensing and InSAR Techniques |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Session 2 (Location- L02- LHC Building) |
Tunnels and Underground Spaces – Field Instrumentation and Case Histories |
| 12:45–01:00 | Discussion / Wrap-up | |
| 01:00–02:00 | Lunch | Carbon Building/Nearby Kiosks/Guest House |
| 02:00–03:00 | Keynote 2 (Location- Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Prof. Ikuo Towhata – Values of Slope Monitoring in Early Warning of Rainfall-Induced Landslides and Beyond |
| 03:00–03:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 3 (Room L01) |
Field Monitoring and Observational Methods in Coastal and Offshore Geotechnics |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 4 (Room L02) |
Inverse Modelling and Calibration of Field Data |
| 05:15–05:45 | Open Discussion & Exhibition Viewing |
| Time | Session / Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Tea & Coffee | |
| 09:30–10:30 | Keynote 3 (Location- Kalidas Seminar Hall) |
Per Sparrevik – On and Offshore Field Monitoring |
| 10:30–10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Sessions 5 (Location- L01- LHC Building) |
Slopes, Dams, and Embankments – Instrumentation and Early Warning |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Sessions 6 (Location- L02- LHC Building) |
Stability and Monitoring of Earthworks and Retaining Structures |
| 12:45–01:00 | Discussion | |
| 01:00–02:00 | Lunch | Carbon Building / Nearby outlets / Guest House |
| 02:00–03:00 | Keynote 4 (Location- Kalidas Seminar Hall) |
Prof. Jamie Standing – Field Monitoring of Tunnels |
| 03:00–03:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 7 (Location- L01- LHC Building) |
Tunnels and Excavations – Field Observations and Numerical Correlations |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 8 (Location- L02- LHC Building) |
Instrumentation in Urban Geotechnics |
| 05:15–06:00 | Panel Discussion | Challenges in Real-Time Slope and Tunnel Monitoring |
| Time | Session / Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Coffee | |
| 09:30–10:30 | Keynote 5 (Location - Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Arushi Bhalla – Structural Health Monitoring of Critical Infrastructure |
| 10:30–10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Sessions 9 (Location- L01- LHC Building) |
Bridge and Infrastructure Monitoring using Smart Sensors |
| 10:45–12:45 | Technical Sessions 10 (Location- L02- LHC Building) |
Building Foundations and Instrumentation |
| 12:45–01:00 | Discussion | |
| 01:00–02:00 | Lunch | Carbon Building / Nearby outlets / Guest House |
| 02:00–03:00 | Keynote 6 (Location - Sandipani Seminar Hall) |
Prof. Hong-Hu Zhu – Fiber Optic Sensing for Geohazard Monitoring: From Geo-interface Characterization to Disaster Mechanism Analysis |
| 03:00–03:15 | Coffee Break | |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 11 (Location- L01- LHC Building) |
AI, Fiber Optics, and Smart Sensing in Geomechanics |
| 03:15–05:15 | Technical Sessions 12 (Location- L02- LHC Building) |
Standards, Specifications, and Future of Field Monitoring |
| 05:15–06:00 | Panel Discussion & Closing Ceremony | |
| 05:15–06:00 | Cultural Events | Venue- Nalanda Auditorium |
| Time | Session / Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–03:00 | Technical Visit | Field visit to monitoring test sites / dam & slope instrumentation installations in Central India region |
| 04:00 | Closing Reception | IIT Indore Campus |
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